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Archive: April 2017

Aphids in the southwest

Over the past few weeks, growers have seen numerous aphid infestations in greenhouse and nursery crops including zinnias, snapdragons, calibrachoa, Rhaphiolepis and Lagerstroemia. One grower commented that his crops are more heav...

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Mid-Atlantic Regional Update

The winter to spring transition in the mid-Atlantic is always sure to provide some interesting and often frustrating weather scenarios, providing several challenges to even the most seasoned turf managers. If you enjoy Scotland a...

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Coming soon to the Northeast… Annual Bluegrass Weevil

In the northeast spring's arrival starts the annual bluegrass weevil season.

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Filling in Your Own Blanks

In my previous life as a superintendent, faced with the uncertainty of winterkill recovery, someone once came into my office and told me, "If you don't provide the information, someone else will fill in the blanks for you."

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Turning Point

WeevilTrak 2017 is officially "open for business." Although it stirs discussion, it should really come as no surprise to anyone in the mid-Atlantic that the weather has been anything except consistent.

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